surgical problems

Question 1

why might poo in a new born baby get stuck in lumen

Answer 1

• lack of fluid
• extra sticky content
• Cystic Fibrosis!!!!!

Question 2

what GI condition does down syndrome often cause in babies

Answer 2

duodenal atresia

Question 3

is green vomit (bile) a red flag?

Answer 3

yes

• they have malrotation with volvulus until proven otherwise
• caused by a bowel obstruction

Question 4

what happens in malrotation with volvulus

Answer 4

bowel is in the wrong place (malrotation)

and in a twist (volvulus)